Griffin Garnett

Griffin Garnett
Personal information
Date of birth (2006-08-23) August 23, 2006
Place of birth Richmond, Virginia, United States
Height 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)
Position Defender
Team information
Current team
 Ferencváros II
Number 15
Youth career
–2023 Richmond Kickers
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2024–2025 Richmond Kickers 41 (0)
2026– Ferencváros II 8 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of July 3, 2026

Griffin Garnett (born August 23, 2006) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender for Ferencváros II.

Early life

Garnett was born on August 23, 2006. Born in Richmond, Virginia, United States, he is a native of the city. The son of Scott and Stephanie, he started playing soccer at the age of three with Soccer Shots in Richmond, Virginia.[1]

Career

As a youth player, Garnett joined the youth academy of American side Richmond Kickers and was promoted to the club's senior team ahead of the 2024 season, where he made forty-one league appearances and scored zero goals.[2] American news website WRIC-TV wrote in 2026 that "he was a stalwart in the backline for the Kickers" while playing for the club.[3] Following his stint there, he signed for Hungarian side Ferencváros II in 2026.

References

  1. ↑ "Richmond Kickers sign local product Garnett, furthering focus on youth development". Richmond Times-Dispatch. August 8, 2024. Retrieved March 9, 2026.
  2. ↑ Griffin Garnett at Soccerway
  3. ↑ "18-year-old Richmond soccer player nominated for 2024 Young Player of the Year award". WRIC-TV. November 8, 2024. Retrieved March 9, 2026.
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